Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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